Validated HPTLC Method for Quantification of Myricetin in the Stem Bark of Myrica esculenta Buch. Ham. Ex D. Don,Myricaceae

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - A simple, rapid, and precise high-performance thin-layer chromatographic method has been established for quantitative analysis of...     

Validated HPTLC method for quantitative determination of gallic acid in stem bark of Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don, myricaceae

A simple, rapid, and precise HPTLC method was developed for quantitative estimation of gallic acid in stem bark of Myrica esculenta, family Myricaceae. Separation was performed on silica gel 60F254 HPTLC plates using toluene-ethyl acetate-formic acid-methanol (3 + 3 + 0.6 + 0.4, v/v/v/v) mobile phase for separation of the extracted components. The determination was carried out in the UV densitometric absorbance-reflection mode at 280 nm. The amount of gallic acid in free and combined form in the stem bark powder was found to be 0.276 and 0.541%, respectively, on a dry weight basis. The method was validated in terms of linearity, accuracy, precision, and specificity according to International Conference on Harmonization guidelines. Gallic acid response was found to be linear over a broad concentration range of 0.4-2.0 microg/band. LOD and LOQ were 0.103 and 0.312 microg/spot, respectively. The developed method is capable of quantifying amounts of gallic acid in stem bark powder of M. esculenta.     

Essential oil of Myrica esculenta Buch. Ham.: composition, antimicrobial and topical anti-inflammatory activities

Hydrodistilled oil obtained from the stem bark of Myrica esculenta Buch. Ham. ex D. Don (yield 0.3%) was analysed by capillary GC and GC-MS. The volatile oil consisted mainly of n-hexadecanol (25.2%), eudesmol acetate (21.9%), palmitic acid (11.6%), cis-β-caryophyllene (8.7%), n-pentadecanol (7.7%) and n-octadecanol (7.6%). The oil was found to be a potential antimicrobial agent against Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The essential oil exhibited significant topical anti-inflammatory activity compared to standard drug in Swiss albino mice ear.     

Densitometric HPTLC Method for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Piperitone

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Two new sucrose esters from the rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum Buch.-Ham.

Two new sucrose esters, β-D-(1-O-acetyl-3,6-O-trans-diferuloyl)fructofuranosyl-α-D-2′-O-acetylglucopyranoside (1) and β-D-(1-O-acetyl-3-O-cis-feruloyl-6-O-trans-feruloyl)fructofuranosyl-α-D-2′,4′,6′-O-triacetylglucopyranoside (2), together with four known sucrose esters (3–6) have been isolated from the rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum Buch.-Ham. Their structures were elucidated by physical and chemical evidence and spectral analysis.     

千里光中几种黄酮和酚酸类成分的分离与鉴定

对千里光(Senecio scandens Buch.-Ham.)全草的乙酸乙酯提取部位进一步分离,得到4个黄酮类化合物和2个酚酸类化合物,经理化性质和NMR及MS谱学数据鉴定分别为槲皮素3-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷（Ⅰ）、金丝桃苷（Ⅱ）、槲皮素（Ⅴ）、异鼠李素（Ⅵ）、绿原酸（Ⅲ）和咖啡酸（Ⅳ）。 其中化合物Ⅰ~Ⅵ均为首次从千里光属植物中分离鉴定。     

Use of HPTLC for Quantitative Evaluation of Inulin in Food Products

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - HPTLC and HPLC—MS methods have been developed for quantitative determination of inulin in food products. Samples were applied...     

Stability-Indicating Densitometric HPTLC Method for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Hydroquinone in Commercial Whitening Creams

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - A densitometric high-performance thin-layer chromatographic (HPTLC) method for analysis of hydroquinone has been developed and...     

固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱法测定千里光的挥发油成分

采用固相微萃取-气相色谱质谱法分离和鉴定千里光挥发油成分,用归一化法测定其相对含量。共分离出93个组分,鉴定出71种化学物,其含量占总挥发油组分峰面积的96.39%。主要挥发成分及其含量为十四烯(11.55%)、4乙烯基苯酚(10.99%)、δ-榄香烯(10.25%)、4-乙烯基-2甲氧基-苯酚(9.75%)、莰烯(8.7%)、(E,E)-α-金合欢烯(7.1%)和三环烯(4.6%)等。     

Myricitrin,a Glycosyloxyflavone in Myrica esculenta Bark Ameliorates Diabetic Nephropathy via Improving Glycemic Status,Reducing Oxidative Stress,and Suppressing Inflammation

The present study evaluated the therapeutic potential of myricitrin (Myr), a glycosyloxyflavone extracted from Myrica esculenta bark, against diabetic nephropathy. Myr exhibited a significant hypoglycemic effect in high fat-fed and a single low-dose streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic (T2D) rats. Myr was found to improve glucose uptake by the skeletal muscle via activating IRS-1/PI3K/Akt/GLUT4 signaling in vitro and in vivo. Myr significantly attenuated high glucose (HG)-induced toxicity in NRK cells and in the kidneys of T2D rats. In this study, hyperglycemia caused nephrotoxicity via endorsing oxidative stress and inflammation resulting in the induction of apoptosis, fibrosis, and inflammatory damages. Myr was found to attenuate oxidative stress via scavenging/neutralizing oxidative radicals and improving endogenous redox defense through Nrf-2 activation in both in vitro and in vivo systems. Myr was also found to attenuate diabetes-triggered renal inflammation via suppressing NF-κB activation. Myr inhibited hyperglycemia-induced apoptosis and fibrosis in renal cells evidenced by the changes in the expressions of the apoptotic and fibrotic factors. The molecular docking predicted the interactions between Myr and different signal proteins. An in silico absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) study predicted the drug-likeness character of Myr. Results suggested the possibility of Myr to be a potential therapeutic agent for diabetic nephropathy in the future.     

A Rapid HPTLC Method for Standardization of Ficus bengalensis Linn.

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - Because of the increasing importance of Ficus bengalensis as a potent antidiabetic herbal drug, detailed chemical and analytical...     

Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Hedychium coccineum Buch.-Ham. ex Sm. Essential Oils from Kumaun Hills of Uttarakhand

Hedychium coccineum Buch. Ham. ex Sm. is a perennial rhizomatous herb belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. The aim of the present study was to compare the chemical composition and biological activities of H. coccineum rhizome essential oil (HCCRO) and H. coccineum aerial part essential oil (HCCAO). The plant material was subjected to hydro-distillation using Clevenger’s apparatus in order to obtain volatile oil and analyzed for its chemical constituents using GC-MS. The comparative study of the rhizome and aerial part essential oils of H. coccineum displayed that (E)-nerolidol (15.9%), bornyl acetate (13.95%), davanone B (10.9%), spathulenol (8.9%), and 1, 8-cineol (8.5%) contributed majorly to the HCCRO, while 7-hydroxyfarnesen (15.5%), α-farnesene (11.1%), α-pinene (10.9%), spathulenol (7.7%), and β-pinene (6.8%) were present as major constituents in the HCCAO. Both the essential oils were studied for their biological activities, such as nematicidal, insecticidal, herbicidal, antifungal, and antibacterial activities. The essential oils exhibited significant nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita, insecticidal activity against Spodoptera litura, and moderate herbicidal activity against R. raphanistrum sub sp. sativus, and good antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum and Curvularialunata. Essential oils were also tested for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. Both oils showed good to moderate activity against the tested pathogens. The significant nematicidal, insecticidal, herbicidal, antifungal, and antibacterial activities of both the essential oils might be helpful for the development of environmentally friendly pesticides that could be an alternative to synthetic pesticides in the future.     

Highly Aromatic Flavan-3-ol Derivatives from Palaeotropical Artocarpus lacucha Buch.-Ham Possess Radical Scavenging and Antiproliferative Properties

Phytochemical investigation of leaves and stembark of Artocarpus lacucha collected in Thailand resulted in three yet undescribed isomeric flavan-3-ol derivatives (1–3), the four known compounds gambircatechol (4), (+)-catechin (5), (+)-afzelechin (6) and the stilbene oxyresveratrol (7). Compounds 1 to 3 feature 6/6/5/6/5/6 core structures. All structures were deduced by NMR and MS, while density functional theory (DFT) calculations on B3LYP theory level were performed of compounds 1 to 3 to support the stereochemistry in positions 2 and 3 in the C-ring. Possible biosynthetic pathways leading to 4 are discussed. The DPPH assay revealed high radical scavenging activities for 1 (EC₅₀ = 9.4 ± 1.0 µmol mL⁻¹), 2 (12.2 ± 1.1), 3 (10.0 ± 1.5) and 4 (19.0 ± 2.6), remarkably lower than ascorbic acid (EC₅₀ = 34.9) and α-tocopherol (EC₅₀ = 48.6). A cytotoxicity assay revealed moderate but consistent antiproliferative properties of 1 in CH1/PA-1 (ovarian teratocarcinoma) and SW480 (colon carcinoma) cells, with IC₅₀ values of 25 ± 6 and 34 ± 4 µM, respectively, whereas effects in A549 (non-small cell lung cancer) cells were rather negligible. The performed DCFH-DA assay of 1 in the former cell lines confirmed potent antioxidative effects even in the cellular environment.     

Use of HPTLC,HPLC, and Densitometry for Qualitative Separation of Indole Alkaloids from Rauvolfia serpentina Roots

JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC - High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) has been used for normal-phase separation of the components of hexane,...     

Quantitative densitometric determination of reserpine and ajmaline in Rauwolfia Vomitoria by HPTLC

A direct densitometric method for the quantitative measurement of reserpine and ajmaline in whole roots and bark of roots of Rauwolfia Vomitoria, after extraction and separation by thin-layer chromatography, is described. The emission and excitation spectra of the reserpine and the absorption spectrum of the ajmaline were scanned. The linear range between peak area and concentration is given.     

Chemical Constituents from Fruits and Stem Bark of Celtis australis L.

Four triterpenoids named (9β,31R)‐9,25‐cyclo‐30‐propylhopan‐31‐ol ( 1 ), (3β)‐3‐hydroxy‐30‐propylhopan‐31‐one ( 2 ), (3β)‐oleanan‐3‐ol ( 3 ), and (3β,9β)‐9,25‐cycloolean‐12‐en‐3‐yl β‐D ‐glucofuranoside ( 4 ), a steroid named (3β,9β,14β)‐14‐hydroxy‐9,19‐cyclocholan‐3‐yl β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 5 ), and an anthraquinone named 6‐hydroxy‐5,7,8‐trimethoxy‐9,10‐dioxo‐9,10‐dihydroanthracen‐2‐yl acetate ( 6 ) have been isolated from the fruits and bark of Celtis australis (Ulmaceae), along with apigenin, quercetin, and its glucoside. Their structures were elucidated by means of chemical and spectral analysis including COSY, NOESY, and HMBC experiments.     

A new monoterpenoid glycoside from Myrica esculenta and the inhibition of angiotensin I-converting enzyme

One new monoterpenoid glycoside, myresculoside (1), and eleven known compounds, were isolated from methanol extract of Myrica esculenta leaves by repeated column chromatography. The effects of these compounds on angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition were investigated. Compounds 3 and 4 showed the most potent ACE inhibition with rates of 29.97% and 25.63% at concentration of 100 μM, respectively. Compounds 5, 6, and 11 showed weak activity with inhibitory rates of 0.07-1.41% at concentration of 100 μM.     

Cytotoxic Diterpenoids from the Stem Bark of Annona squamosa L.

Three new ent‐kaurane diterpenoids, (4α)‐19‐nor‐ent‐kaurane‐4,16,17‐triol ( 1 ), (4α,16α)‐17‐(acetyloxy)‐19‐nor‐ent‐kaurane‐4,16‐diol ( 2 ), and 17‐hydroxy‐ent‐kaur‐15‐en‐19‐al ( 3 ), together with 11 known compounds, were isolated from the stem bark of Annona squamosa L. The structures of 1 – 3 were identified by analysis of their spectroscopic data. All compounds were evaluated for cytotoxic activity against human lung cancer (95‐D) and ovarian cancer (A2780) cell lines, and compounds 3, 5, 7, 11 – 14 exhibited promising antiproliferative activities with IC₅₀ values ranging from 0.38 to 34.66 μM .     

Anthracene and Anthraquinone Derivatives from the Stem Bark of Juglans mandshurica Maxim.

One new anthracene derivative, juglanthracenoside A ( 1 ), two new anthraquinones, juglanthraquinone A ( 2 ) and juglanthraquinone B ( 3 ), along with a new naturally occurring anthraquinone, 9,10‐dihydro‐4,8‐dihydroxy‐9,10‐dioxoanthracene‐2‐carboxylic acid ( 4 ), have been isolated from the stem bark of Juglans mandshurica. Their structures were established by detailed spectroscopic analysis and comparison of the NMR data with those of related compounds. Compound 1 displayed noticeable antioxidant activity in both 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′‐azinobis(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free radical‐scavenging assays, while compound 4 showed strong cytotoxicity against HepG2, SGC7901, HCT‐8, and A549 cell lines in vitro.     

Quantitative HPTLC analysis of carboxylic acids in wine and juice

The need for quick and specific assay of carboxylic acids in wine and non-fermented beverages is explained. The method developed in this work is based on high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) followed by densitometric evaluation. Untreated samples, with the exception of red wines which were destained, were directly sprayed onto the cellulose layer. The chromatogram was developed with ethyl acetate-toluene-water-formic acid 60:20:20:15, then stained with xylose-aniline reagent. Densitometric scanning is by absorbance at 546 nm. The method is quick, sensitive, and has a wide dynamic range for the acids analyzed.